Famous songs recommended for musical beginners

Les Misérables ~ Do You Hear the People Sing?Les Misérables Cast

Les Mis “Do You Hear The People Sing”

A musical based on Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables.

Its stage premiere was held in London in 1985.

The film adaptation was released in 2012, directed by Tom Hooper.

Hugh Jackman played the lead role of Jean Valjean, showcasing his outstanding singing ability.

The Sound of Music — The Sound of Music (Opening Scene from The Sound of Music)Julie Andrews

“The Sound of Music” Opening Scene (Official HD Video)

Captain von Trapp and his children, and Maria, a novice nun who comes to be the children’s governess.

This work weaves their beautiful story into a musical.

Sharing the same title as the film, this song plays in a memorable opening scene where Maria sings against the backdrop of the beautiful Swiss mountains.

Cabaret (Cabaret) ~ Cabaret (Cabaret)Liza Minnelli

Liza Minnelli – Cabaret – Cabaret 1972

Set against a cabaret in Nazi Germany as the clouds of war gather, the dancer Sally sings and dances dynamically.

The lead role of Sally is played by Liza Minnelli.

Her mother is Judy Garland, famous for The Wizard of Oz and more.

It’s wonderful to have musical stars spanning two generations in one family.

West Side Story — TonightMarni Nixon, Jim Bryant

West Side Story (5/10) Movie CLIP – Tonight (1961) HD

The Sharks and the Jets are rival street gangs at odds with each other.

A young man and woman from the opposing groups—Maria and Tony—fall in love, but their story ends in tragedy.

This comes from the classic musical that was hailed at the time of its release as a ‘modern Romeo and Juliet.’ Notably, Marni Nixon, who dubbed Natalie Wood’s singing for the role of Maria, was a singer who dubbed the vocals of many leading actresses in numerous musicals.

Singin’ in the Rain ~ Singin’ in the Rain (Title Song)Gene Kelly

HD 1080p “Singin’ in the Rain” (Title Song) 1952 – Gene Kelly

A musical set in Hollywood during the transition from the silent era to the talkies.

Among the works, this one is the most famous.

Gene Kelly gives a passionate performance as Don, the protagonist who falls in love with Kathy, played by Debbie Reynolds.

He brilliantly expresses his elation through a tap dance in the rain.

Beauty and the Beast — Beauty and the BeastAriana Grande & John Legend

Ariana Grande, John Legend – Beauty and the Beast (From Beauty and the Beast – Official Video)

The animated Beauty and the Beast from 1991 was adapted into a live-action film in 2017.

This was the first live-action remake of a Disney animated film.

Emma Watson, who played Belle, embodied “Beauty” with her pure elegance.

Here, we present the duet version performed by Ariana Grande and John Legend.

My Fair Lady — I Could Have Danced All NightMarni Nixon

Marni Nixon Film “My Fair Lady” I Could Have Danced All Night

A story in which Audrey Hepburn transforms from a flower girl in the lower town into a beautiful lady.

She sings about the fluttering excitement that keeps her up at night as she falls in love with Professor Higgins, who provides the education necessary to become a lady.

It’s a scene where Audrey’s charm fills the silver screen.